Battle of Bands will perform from 9 til 11 pm on Wednesday Nights on these dates: May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug 5 & 19, Sept 9 & 23, & Oct 7 ().

Open Mic bands perform every Wednesday from 7 til 11 pm, but on Battle nights, they will perform from 7 til 8:45 pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT “BATTLE OF THE BANDS” REGISTRATION FORM

BAND NAME: ______

CONTACT NAME: ______PHONE: ______

CITY / STATE: ______EMAIL: ______

FACEBOOK OR WEBSITE: ______

If no website, provide short band bio/history: ______

STYLE OF MUSIC: ______

How did you hear about this event?______

To qualify: completed entry forms must be emailed to [email protected] and/or [email protected] as soon as possible to provide your performance date.

• Age requirement, musicians between the ages of 15 and 20 are eligible to compete but must have parent or legal guardian with them at all times. No exceptions. • Each band has 20 minutes to perform, which begins when the band starts playing. We will have a person keeping time and you will get a 3, 5 and 1 minute sign so you know how much you have left. Judges will deduct points if you go over 20 minutes or if you are too far under 20 minutes. • Cover songs and original songs welcome. • Per Maine State Law, alcohol is prohibited on stage while performing. • Management and/or judges have the right to disqualify a band at discretion due to misconduct. • Bentley’s Saloon Open Mic Night will provide all necessary gear for performance including guitar set-ups, bass set- up, vocal mics, full drum kit and PA. • Bands must bring their own instruments. All drummers must bring their owns sticks or they will not play and band will be disqualified. • Acceptable equipment: vocal mics and effects pedals. Guitarists may bring small amps (combo size). Absolutely NO lip-syncing or tracking vocals.

Four judges will vote based on: musicianship and dynamics, stage presence, appearance and personality, audience reaction, overall performance and professionalism.

DISCLAIMER: The BATTLE of the BANDS is a great opportunity to showcase your bands talent. Many of the bands who participated in the 2014 Battle are still playing at Bentley's Saloon & throughout the southern Maine area. The Battle Competition is meant to be a Fun & Friendly musical event with an opportunity to win Cash & Prizes and Bragging Rights of course! We Do Not claim the Judges to be experts although they do have years of professional experience performing & playing music. Each Judge will vote fairly & honestly. NO Score sheets will be made available for review to Contestants - The Judges Scores are Final! *We ask you to please leave your ego at the door - There's No Whining & No Cry Babies in Rock n Roll! Best of Luck to you all!

1601 Portland Road (Route 1), Arundel, ME 04046 207-985-8966 phone / [email protected] email / www.bentleyssaloon.com